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ZIP 30032

Part of Decatur, GA
Pop. 42,948·Dekalb County·173rd most expensive ZIP in Georgia
Median rent (all units)
$1,582/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.3%
Month-over-Month
-4.0%
vs US Median
-$383
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ZIP 30032 · $1,582
More affordable than 68% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,350
1 BR
$1,410
2 BR
$1,550
3 BR
$1,860
4 BR+
$2,220
Research median
$1,550/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$18,984/yr
At $1,582/mo median
Location
StateGA
CountyDekalb County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 1.3% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.3% YoY, -4.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 30032 (Decatur, GA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 30.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
42,948
Median income
$62,765
Median age
38.4
Renters
43.8%
Age distribution
16.1%
27.8%
25.4%
13.7%
17%
Under 1816.1%
18–3427.8%
35–5425.4%
55–6413.7%
65+17%
Gender
46.7%
53.3%
Male46.7%
Female53.3%
Race & ethnicity
19.9%
67.5%
White19.9%
Black67.5%
Hispanic5.6%
Asian1.6%
Other5.3%
Education (25+)
28%
29.8%
30.4%
No HS diploma11.7%
HS diploma28%
Some college29.8%
Bachelor's+30.4%
Housing tenure
56.2%
43.8%
Owner56.2%
Renter43.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 30032 in Decatur, GA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,217 → $1,582
up 30.0%
Income
$45,436 → $62,765
up 38.1%
Population
45,107 → 42,948
down 4.8%
Renter share
50.9% → 43.8%
-7.1 pts
Bachelor's+
26.7% → 30.4%
+3.7 pts

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 30032 in Decatur, GA has climbed by $365 per month, settling near $1,582 after starting the period at $1,217. Census figures show median household income at $62,765 today, compared with $45,436 five years earlier. Income growth outran rent by about 8.1 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. Headcount in the area went from 45,107 to 42,948 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.8% change. About 43.8% of households rent today, against 50.9% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 26.7% to 30.4%. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 30032 covers Decatur, GA. The median rent here is $1,582/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,410/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,550/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($62,765/yr), ZIP 30032 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 30032?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 30032 (Decatur, GA) is $1,582. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 30032 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 30032's median rent of $1,582/mo is $383 (19%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 30032 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 30032 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Georgia, ranking #173 out of 235 ZIPs at $1,582/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 30032?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $63,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,582/mo in ZIP 30032. The local median household income is $62,765/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 30032?

Rent in ZIP 30032 has decreased 1.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 30032 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 30032 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,582/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($62,765/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 30032 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 30032 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 43.8% of ZIP 30032 households are renters, while 56.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 30032 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 30032 compare to the rest of Decatur?

ZIP 30032 is more affordable than Decatur overall. At $1,582/mo, it's $180 below the Decatur citywide median of $1,762/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 30032 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 30032 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,582/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 30032's median household income ($62,765/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax4.99%
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